Kohli is a former Delhi BJP chief, Naik is a former petroleum minister, Tandon once headed the Punjab BJP and was a cabinet minister in the state, and Tripathi is a former Uttar Pradesh assembly speaker.

An official communique said the appointments of Naik, Tandon, Tripathi and Kohli “will take effect from the dates (they) assume charge of their offices”.

A separate communique said Acharya, a BJP leader, has also been asked to discharge the functions of the governor of Tripura, where incumbent Vakkom Purushothaman has resigned.